Greece
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Tsipras adamant main pensions will not be cut further
Pension reforms are expected to dominate the first review of the country’s third bailout in January.
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Former Greek PM predicts refugee flow will continue
George Papandreou says it’s time Europe dealt with the refugee crisis before it gets further out of hand.
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Palestine recognised as independent state by Greek parliament
The Greek parliament made a unanimous decision on Tuesday to recognise the Palestinian state, coinciding with Mahmoud Abbas’ official visit to Greece.
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Greek Parliament approves law on same-sex civil partnerships
Gay couples have been granted full marriage rights in a bid to defend people’s right to equality.
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A Canadian volunteer’s cry for the refugees in Leros
Tia Tariq paid her way from Toronto to Greece and described her experience to her country’s media.
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Dialogue reopens on Macedonia dispute
FYROM foreign minister visits Athens as international media talk up referendum solution.
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Susan Sarandon travels to Lesvos
The next celebrity to join the volunteer efforts on the island.
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Awards for the Greek tourism industry
Greece is the winner in the World Travel Awards 2015 ceremony, held in Morocco.
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FYROM minister open to changing name
“We are ready to discuss, to open dialogue with them, and to find some solution,” Gruevski said.
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Greek teachers program in Thessaloniki a success
Teachers of Modern Greek from across Australia took part in a two-week intensive language and culture program at Thessaloniki’s Aristotle University.